MINNESOTA ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR (ALD) LICENSING
EXAM
200 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS COVERING ALL
TESTED DOMAINS
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Licensure, Regulations & Statutes 35 p. 1
II Person-Centered Care & Resident 30 p. 6
Rights
III Vulnerable Adult Protection & 25 p. 10
Mandated Reporting
IV Operations, Finance & Human 30 p. 14
Resources
V Environment, Quality & Emergency 30 p. 19
Preparedness
VI Leadership, Strategy & Professional 25 p. 24
Practice
VII Health & Wellness, Medication 25 p. 28
Management & Clinical Oversight
TOTAL 200
SECTION I: LICENSURE, REGULATIONS & STATUTES
,1. Which Minnesota statute chapter primarily governs assisted living
facility licensure?
A. Chapter 245D
B. Chapter 144G
C. Chapter 256B
D. Chapter 626
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G is the primary law
establishing licensure requirements for assisted living facilities,
including resident rights, service plans, and operational standards.
2. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an Assisted Living
Director license in Minnesota?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for
licensure as an Assisted Living Director under Minnesota Statutes.
3. Which board has exclusive authority to determine the qualifications
of an Assisted Living Director in Minnesota?
A. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
B. Minnesota Board of Nursing
C. Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
D. Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BELTSS has exclusive statutory authority to determine
qualifications, issue licenses, and oversee continuing education for
assisted living directors in Minnesota.
4. What is the minimum number of hours required for the approved
course of study for ALD licensure?
A. 20 hours
B. 80 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 60 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must complete a board-approved course of study
with a minimum of 40 hours in subjects necessary to perform the duties
of an assisted living director.
5. How often must an assisted living facility in Minnesota be surveyed
by the Department of Health?
A. Every 5 years
B. At least once every 2 years
C. Every year
D. Every 3 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MDH is required to survey licensed assisted living providers
at least once every two years to evaluate compliance with licensing
requirements.
, 6. A new assisted living director is hired on April 15th. By what date
must they apply for licensure with BELTSS?
A. May 1st
B. May 15th (30 days from hire)
C. June 15th (60 days from hire)
D. July 15th (90 days from hire)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statutes 144A.20 Subd. 4(a), an individual
must apply for licensure within 30 days of hire as an assisted living
director.
7. What type of exam is the Minnesota state ALD exam?
A. Closed book with 50 questions
B. Open book with 35 questions
C. Closed book with 100 questions
D. Open book with 75 questions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Minnesota state exam is a 1-hour 25-minute, open-book
exam consisting of 35 multiple-choice questions testing the candidate's
ability to research and interpret Minnesota Statutes and Rules.
8. What is the required pass rate for the Minnesota state ALD exam?
A. 70%
B. 74%
C. 80%
D. 65%
Correct Answer: B
EXAM
200 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS COVERING ALL
TESTED DOMAINS
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Licensure, Regulations & Statutes 35 p. 1
II Person-Centered Care & Resident 30 p. 6
Rights
III Vulnerable Adult Protection & 25 p. 10
Mandated Reporting
IV Operations, Finance & Human 30 p. 14
Resources
V Environment, Quality & Emergency 30 p. 19
Preparedness
VI Leadership, Strategy & Professional 25 p. 24
Practice
VII Health & Wellness, Medication 25 p. 28
Management & Clinical Oversight
TOTAL 200
SECTION I: LICENSURE, REGULATIONS & STATUTES
,1. Which Minnesota statute chapter primarily governs assisted living
facility licensure?
A. Chapter 245D
B. Chapter 144G
C. Chapter 256B
D. Chapter 626
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G is the primary law
establishing licensure requirements for assisted living facilities,
including resident rights, service plans, and operational standards.
2. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an Assisted Living
Director license in Minnesota?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for
licensure as an Assisted Living Director under Minnesota Statutes.
3. Which board has exclusive authority to determine the qualifications
of an Assisted Living Director in Minnesota?
A. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
B. Minnesota Board of Nursing
C. Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
D. Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BELTSS has exclusive statutory authority to determine
qualifications, issue licenses, and oversee continuing education for
assisted living directors in Minnesota.
4. What is the minimum number of hours required for the approved
course of study for ALD licensure?
A. 20 hours
B. 80 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 60 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must complete a board-approved course of study
with a minimum of 40 hours in subjects necessary to perform the duties
of an assisted living director.
5. How often must an assisted living facility in Minnesota be surveyed
by the Department of Health?
A. Every 5 years
B. At least once every 2 years
C. Every year
D. Every 3 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MDH is required to survey licensed assisted living providers
at least once every two years to evaluate compliance with licensing
requirements.
, 6. A new assisted living director is hired on April 15th. By what date
must they apply for licensure with BELTSS?
A. May 1st
B. May 15th (30 days from hire)
C. June 15th (60 days from hire)
D. July 15th (90 days from hire)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statutes 144A.20 Subd. 4(a), an individual
must apply for licensure within 30 days of hire as an assisted living
director.
7. What type of exam is the Minnesota state ALD exam?
A. Closed book with 50 questions
B. Open book with 35 questions
C. Closed book with 100 questions
D. Open book with 75 questions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Minnesota state exam is a 1-hour 25-minute, open-book
exam consisting of 35 multiple-choice questions testing the candidate's
ability to research and interpret Minnesota Statutes and Rules.
8. What is the required pass rate for the Minnesota state ALD exam?
A. 70%
B. 74%
C. 80%
D. 65%
Correct Answer: B
